The
inaugural competition lineup for First Time Fest boasts a diverse, exciting
lineup of directorial debuts from around the world, with a dozen films from
countries including Australia, Argentina, Belarus, Belgium, Chile, Israel, and the
United States. Submissions were open to feature-length films made with first-time
directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, editors, or composers.
The festival was created in the hopes of not just discovering new talent,
but helping these films find an audience beyond the festival circuit. The grand
prize winner, Sal, will receive theatrical distribution, and all of the
filmmakers will receive membership in the Players Club, and a year of mentoring
from industry professionals. There is tremendous talent on display in these
films, and the promise of many great films to come.